Classification:  Non-Exempt Status
Status: Regular, Part-Time (approximately 20 hours per week)
Salary Range: $25 - $28 /hour based on education and experience
Location: Hybrid, must be based in Chicago
Reports to: Director of Outreach and Engagement

About TaskForce Prevention and Community Services

TaskForce Prevention and Community Services is a multi-service, grassroots organization committed to improving the sexual health and overall well-being of LGBTQIA+ youth of Color in Chicago. We provide safe spaces for fellowship, HIV and STI screening and education, and on-site referrals to medical, housing, and other social services.

Our communications work centers on community voice, equity, cultural humility, and authentic storytelling.

PrEP4Teens is a youth-centered HIV prevention initiative that empowers young people with knowledge, creative platforms, and community support to promote sexual health and wellness. Through outreach, education, art-based programming, and youth engagement, PrEP4Teens works to increase awareness and access to HIV prevention resources, including PrEP, while uplifting youth voices and lived experiences.

Position Overview

The PrEP4Teens Community Ambassador is a community-facing role focused primarily on outreach, youth engagement, and program support. The ambassador helps expand the reach of PrEP4Teens programming by building relationships with teens, schools, and youth-serving organizations throughout the Chicago area.

This role supports community outreach, youth engagement activities, and program logistics while assisting with the implementation of youth workshops and creative programming. The Community Ambassador works closely with the PrEP4Teens Program Coordinator and outreach team and does not lead programming independently.

The PrEP4Teens program engages a diverse range of youth through cohort groups, educational workshops, and community outreach initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young people, connecting with community organizations, and supporting youth-centered programming focused on sexual health, empowerment, and creative expression.

What You Will Do

Outreach and Community Engagement (Approximately 40–45%)

• Conduct outreach at schools, community events, and partner organizations to increase youth awareness and participation in PrEP4Teens programming.
• Build and sustain trusted relationships with teens, educators, and youth-serving organizations.
• Represent PrEP4Teens at community events, schools, resource fairs, and outreach activities.
• Distribute outreach materials such as stickers, palm cards, educational resources, and art kits during community engagement activities.
• Outreach will primarily occur with youth-serving community organizations and prevention partners, including Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Communities In Schools (CIS), and other community-based organizations.

Program and Workshop Support (Approximately 20–25%)

• Support the implementation of youth workshops and educational activities focused on sexual health, HIV prevention, and creative advocacy using approved program curriculum.
• Assist the Program Coordinator with workshop preparation, facilitation support, and participant engagement.
• Support youth cohorts, one-time workshops, and community events depending on program needs.
• Help coordinate workshop logistics including scheduling, materials preparation, and participant support.

Administrative and Logistics Support (Approximately 20–25%)

• Assist with logistical coordination for workshops, outreach events, and public art projects.
• Support inventory tracking and replenishment of program materials and outreach supplies.
• Help organize documentation including sign-in sheets, workshop materials, and program records.
• Respond in a timely manner to inquiries submitted through the PrEP4Teens website and communication channels.
• Assist with general program coordination and internal communications.

Youth Engagement Activities (Approximately 10–15%)

• Support youth in participating in creative projects, advocacy activities, and community storytelling initiatives.
• Gather informal feedback from youth and community participants to help inform program improvement and engagement strategies.
• Encourage youth participation in program activities and community events.

Work Schedule and Environment

This is a part-time position averaging approximately 20 hours per week based in the Chicagoland area.

The role requires regular in-person participation in community programming and outreach activities. Work may include:

• Evening programming and youth engagement activities
• Participation in drop-in nights and youth programming sessions
• Community events and outreach activations
• Workshops in schools or partner organizations
• Public art or mural project support

The schedule may vary depending on program needs and community events.

Transportation will be provided for off-site travel related to outreach and programming within the Chicagoland area.

The role may require standing for extended periods during events and transporting program materials.

Training and Support

The Community Ambassador will receive training and ongoing support to ensure success in the role. Training includes:

• HIV prevention and PrEP education
• Sexual health education and youth engagement practices
• Community outreach and youth-centered programming approaches

Team members work closely with the Program Coordinator and outreach team to ensure ambassadors feel supported and prepared for their work with youth and community partners.

What Success Looks Like

• Increased youth engagement and participation in PrEP4Teens programming
• Expanded outreach within youth communities and partner organizations
• Strong and trusting relationships built with teens, educators, and community partners
• Reliable participation in outreach events and youth programming
• Organized and well-coordinated program logistics and materials

Qualifications

We value lived experience, community knowledge, and demonstrated engagement with youth.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with youth, community engagement, or workshop facilitation
• Comfort interacting with youth and facilitating group discussions or creative activities
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Availability for evening and weekend programming as needed

Preferred

• Experience working with LGBTQ+ youth or communities impacted by health inequities
• Background in youth development, arts education, community organizing, or public health
• Experience with sexual health education, HIV prevention, or youth wellness programs
• Experience supporting creative or arts-based programming
• Bilingual or bicultural (Spanish/English) strongly preferred

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly rate: $25–$28 per hour, based on education and experience
• Non-exempt, eligible for overtime consistent with law
• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off

Why Join TaskForce

At TaskForce, community engagement is central to how we build trust, expand access to sexual health resources, and support the well-being of LGBTQIA+ youth of Color in Chicago. As a PrEP4Teens Community Ambassador, you will play a direct role in connecting young people to information, resources, and supportive spaces that promote sexual health and empowerment.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with youth, community organizations, and public health advocates while gaining hands-on experience in outreach, youth engagement, and HIV prevention education. You will be part of a collaborative team committed to creating culturally relevant programming that centers youth voice and community leadership.

For individuals interested in youth development, public health, or community-based work, this role provides meaningful experience supporting programs that expand awareness, increase access to prevention resources, and strengthen connections between young people and the communities that support them.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Taskforce Prevention and Community Services (TaskForce) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual based on any non-merit factor, and is committed to an equitable workplace where everyone is treated as a respected and valued member of the team. We actively seek to build and maintain a diverse staff with regard to race, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, physical ability, age, gender, and sexual orientation. As an organization working in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community, TaskForce is committed to fostering the leadership and elevating the voices of LGBTQ+ young people, including people of color, Native people, immigrants and refugees, low-income people, transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people, people with disabilities, people who were formerly imprisoned, people with HIV, people who live with substance dependence, and people living in the many intersections of these experiences. We encourage people from these communities to apply.